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Bingo at School

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Y8 short reports to parents

29/03/2018

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OUR CURRICULUM

Our Curriculum

The curriculum that Ruskin provides includes all the subjects required in accordance with the National Curriculum.The statutory programmes of study are an important element of the wider curriculum and establish the core entitlement for all students.

The programmes of study at Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 are part of the secondary curriculum as a whole, which offers the flexibility to develop Learning and Teaching relevant to individual needs and local priorities, within the national framework.Students at Ruskin study the full range of National Curriculum subjects. From September 2016 students commenced option choices from Year 9.

Key Stage 3

English

History

ICT

Math

Religious Education

Modern Foreigh Languages

Science

Physical Education

Art

Technology

Drama

PSHCE

Geography

Music

Enrichment

Key Stage 4

All students study the following subjects as part of their Core Curriculum

English

Mathematics

Science

Religious Education

Physical Education

ICT

PSHCE

Enrichment

Option Subjects offered to students in Key Stage 4 include:

Art

French

Music

Dance - Expressive Art

Product Design

Media Studies

Business Studies

Food and Nutrition

PE and Sports Studies

Computer Science

Child Development

Triple Sciences (Biology/Chemistry/Physics)

Geography

Resistant Materials

History

Students also have opportunities to study at local colleges if courses meet their needs.

A copy of the Options Booklet outline requirements for courses offered this year (2017) can be found on the options page.

The curriculum at Ruskin at Key Stage 4 differs year on year dependent on the cohort of students.Each year groups can have different needs and changes to the curriculum and offers are made accordingly. For further information please read the following page.

Work Related Learning

A programme of planned activities are offered to students as part of the curriculum.Work Experience is also offered to Key Stage 4 students for one week which:

Supports students in gaining the necessary employabilityskill

Increases awareness of possible progression routes

Improves motivation and self-confidence

Allows students to achieve economic well-being and become responsible citizens